DHF - Is the DHF (Decentralized Hive Fund) truly decentralized, or does it largely depend on whale decisions? How do you think the DHF could be improved to be more decentralized? How do you think making the DHF more decentralized would help the blockchain, its users and projects?
The Decentralized Hive Fund (DHF) is an on-chain, proposal-based Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) on the Hive blockchain that funds community projects and core development.
The Decentralized Hive Fund may have the framework of decentralization, but it still depends on a user's Hive Power (staked Hive), considered as whales on the platform. This means projects that are funded are mostly influenced by the votes of a few whales, even when small accounts win in number. A project is likely not to be funded if whales give little or no support for the project—their vote weight.
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How to Improve DHF
If votes are based on numbers instead of the weight of one's vote, it could improve how funds are distributed to the right projects. Numbers often show the heart of the people, but leaving the decision in the hands of a few with the advantage of high staked Hive introduces bias.
Additionally, votes could depend majorly on reputation rather than Hive Power. Reputation could mean influence and years of one's dedication on the platform rather than fixing it on whale decisions.
How it Would Help the Blockchain
1- It would prevent centralization: if everyone has an equal chance to vote, it would promote decentralization and eradicate centralization.
2- It promotes true community governance: it puts power in the hands of the community.
3- Transparency: accountability is easy, and people can see for themselves how the funds are allocated and which projects are voted for.
